Construction Technician (Entry Level)

ECS Ltd • City of Johnstown, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician to join their Johnstown team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks. ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, they are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. ECS is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

Requirements

• No experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and company policies
• Willing to develop understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures
• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety
• OSHA 10 certification may be required
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors
• US Military ranks E-4 (if they also meet the education and licenses requirements)

Responsibilities

• Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection
• May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers
• Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor
• Attend project meetings as requested
• Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing
• Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices

Benefits

• Paid training is provided
• Certification fees are paid
• Support in enhancing professional skills
• Encouragement to participate in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as OSHA 10, ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED